What It Means To Be Presbyterian Part 1a

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What It Means to Be Presbyterian
2009 Lenten Series Old First Church
What ar w g i g t talk about????
Our historical roots How are we different from other denominations? Theology How do we govern ourselves?
Pr
byt rian
Comes from the Greek presbyteros meaning ELDER The early church was ruled by a council of elders Acts 11:30 Reformers looked to this system of government when they were looking to reform the church
Historical Roots
Catholi
Chur h
Power of Papacy Schism (Avignon and Rome) Monasteries Worship in Latin Emphasis on Saints, relics, and Mary Bibles were being copied and other documents were being preserved
heology
Catholic Theology was and still is heavily influenced by Thomas Aquinas who lived between 1225 and 1274 God created the world God is perfect God is infinite God is immutable God is one
Sacrament
Baptism Confirmation Penance Extreme Unction Ordination Matrimony Communion (transubstantiation)
Indulgences
Heaven or Hell? Purgatory Work our way to salvation Hey, we can buy our way out !!!
Reformation